The Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan has advised the Pakistani students to stay indoors amidst mob violence taking place outside the student hostels in Capital Bishkek.

Ambassador of Pakistan in Bishkek Hasan Zaigham assured that the embassy is liaising with the local law enforcement authorities to ensure safety of the Pakistani students.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit on the instruction of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar.

Pakistani nationals in the Kyrgyz Republic and their families may contact the unit at 0519203108 and 0519203094. The Crisis Management Unit may also be contacted via email cmu1@mofa.gov.pk.

Emergency Numbers of the Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan for any emergency/ assistance are:

+996550730550,

+996501140874,

+996555554476

and +996507567667.

All these numbers are operational round the clock.

Source: Radio Pakistan